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8 #ur Ccrrcsponkuts. For the Index Mid Baptist.] XAIS.Nt, If MIS FOR BEVKVOLEYT OBJECTS. It is alwajs unpleasant to oppose established views and plans, and doub ly so when we know that they have been adopted by wise and good men. lienee, it is with great reluctance, and < feelings even akin to pain, that I give expression to thoughts which follow. My attention has been called to the subject by the failure which has at tended nearly all of our efforts to raise funds for benevolent purposes during the last few years. We have had some of our best men in the field as agents, and though they have labored with en thusiastic zeal and untiring energy, but little has been accomplished. Most of us attribute our failures to the ein bai rassed condition of our finances. Tb is is, doubtless, one cause; but, to my mind, not the only one It seems to me that the very nature of our ef forts have had great influence in caus ing our defeat. We have been trying to do too much at once. We have had a number of objects presented to us, and have been trying to accomplish all of them in the short space of a few years. It may have beeu unwise to begin, almost at the same time, the es tablishment of so many institutions requiring large outlays of money. Whether this be true or not, it certainly has been a mistake to undertake the completion of them in so short a time. Since the war, we have begun the en dowment of Mercer University, the es tablishment of an Orphans’ Home, the raising of a fund for aged ministers, to suy nothing of unusual expenditures in building churches for new missionary fields ; and now we undertake another burden, the establishment and endow ment of a Baptist Female University. These objects are all certainly worthy of our earnest labor; whetherwe have uct ed wisely in assuming such burdens at the same time remains a question. But we have not only them, we have tried to liuish them in so short a time that, to some, the burden has been almost unbearable. It is ex tremely doubtful if any one of these objects jjould Lave been accomplished alone, without the others to rival its claims, since the effort made has been upon a plan contrary to all the teach ings of nature and history. In nature we see gradual developments; if we read the history of events, we find them controlled by the same law. The ■endowment of a University is the work of a century, not of a decade; and the same may bo said of any other insti tution which depends for its establish ment upon the contributions of the people, and not upon the bequests of millionaires. Dr. Tucker, in bis admirable paper on tins subject, very clearly and forci bly points out the error of spasmodic efforts to raise funds. When wo beard his lecture in Auiericus, all commended it, and all, perhaps, endeavored to fol low its teachings; but wo could not. We bad too much to do in too short a time. Our attention was directed to wards getting “small contributions from the many.” In order to do this, it was first necessary to educate “the many ; ” but this requires time.— a long time. The shortness of the time has pressed us. All looked upon these ob jects as something to bo accomplished right away ; and hence our efforts fell back on the very same plan so much condemned. We have not taken the time to do what is necessary before we can extend the number jof contributors The sentiment of the denomination must bo so moulded as to induce a proper appreciation of Mercer Univer sity, and all the other benevolent ob jects. Our efforts for the last two years, notwithstanding Dr. Tucker’s wise instructions, have reached only those who needed no education—those from whom we were already receiving aid, and nothing has beeu gained. On the contrary, the continued appeals have placed burdens upon the few who feel it a duty to give, until some are unable to stand beneath the weight. We can never have a steady and relia ble source of means for missionary work, and a healthy growth to the en dowment of Mercer, and our other in stitutions, until the denomination rises to a proper appreciation of their merits ; and this work is rot to be ac complished by an occasional sovmou from an agent, and an eloquent appeal for money at the close of the service. Another error seems to lie in our plan of collecting funds by the direct efforts of agents. It is the duty of the church to raise all funds through its own machinery. It would be wise to Lave the same noble brethren now in the field to retain their connection with the Boards and other institutions ; but their efforts should be directed towards keeping the people posted in regard to their several objects—spreading infor mation and instruction, thereby excit iug interest and affection among the people, rather than to the work of solic iting contributions. Paul wrote to the churches to lay by every week, so there would be no gathering when he should conic. This is our guide. We have been teaching the people one of the ideas contained in Paul’s instruction; but. have neglected the other. We have insisted upon stated times and regular intervals for collecting, hut wo have not insisted so strongly upon this being done by the church. It was my THE CHRISTIAN INDEX AND SOUTH-WESTERN BAPTIST. lot to belong to one church which took upon itself the collecting of all funds. No agent even made an appeal, and yet during the first year after this was undertaken, the income of tne church for all purposes was nearly doubled. Paul’s rule was for the churches to do the collecting. He so instructed them. Our agents should do the work of Paul—not the work of the churches. Again have our agents not done wrong iin the plan of insisting upon note subscriptions ? We have gained really. little by it, and this may show that itf was unwise. But is it not morally wrong to insist upon a man’s binding himself to pay in the future when he does not know that hejwill be so pros pered by the Lord ? We are instruct ed to “lay by in store as the Lord hath prospered us; ” not told to promise to pay whether the Lord pros pers us or not. Hence it seems wrong in the man who gives the note, and, of course, wrong in the agent who induces the gift. Besides this, the note plan appeals to one of the weak points of human nature —takes advan tage of the hope, ever springing up in the heart, which makes us look for ward to more properous times when it will be easy to pay. In asking for funds for benevolent objects, the ap peal should be to the Christian’s sense of duty, and to nothing else. A gift coming from one who gives because it is right, is an acceptable sacrifice, and we should strive to obtain no other. To conclude this letter of complaints, let me ask the brethren to cease pub lishing in The Index the names of contributors. The Lord says our left hand should not know what our right does. If we do a good deed, it should be enough for us to know that our Father has seen it. If our friends act worthily it should be sufficient for us to know that a heavenly reward awaits them. But wo puplish far more widely the righteous deeds of our brethren than did the Pharisees their own good ac tions. It is an appeal to pride—almost the greatest enemy of the soul. If agents dtsiro to acknowledge the re ceipt of funds, let them use a postal card; the cost is little, and a few printed lines will avoid the labor of much writing. To publish the names of donors does not increase the gifts, except such as comefrom those who de sire to see their names in print, which makes the offering unacceptable. Those who give because it is [right, and wish to give in secret that they may receive the reward openly, will rather be de terred from duty by knowing that their names are to be thus paraded be fore the public. Tertius. OBITUARIES. Obituary notices, to the oxtent of ten linen aro published free ofeharoo In Till-: Inuicx and Baptist ; nil matter in tix. ww of ten linen is charged for, at the rale of ton cents per line, and tiro neees-ary order to publish the obituary must accompany each manu script sent in. We aro compelled to adhere to these long establish ed rules, and no deviations can be made. We trust our brethren will remember the rules, and govern themselves iu accordance with them. DURHAM.—Aftor many years of painful ill 110HB, borne with Christian fortitude, Mrs. Martha Walker Durham, consort of the late Dr. L. Dur ham, of Clarke county, Ga. died fifteen minutes before one o’clock, a' m„ on the 17th day of De cember, 1875, at the residence of her hoh, Lind sey Durham, Jr., of Rocky Branch. She was born on the Kith of December, 1800, and con sequently was 75 yoars and one day old at the time of her death. Asa wife and mother she waß perfect. Next to God, Jesus Christ and her husband, stood her children in her affections. May her children bless and honor her name, She was an exemplary member of the Baptist church (Missionary) for more than 53 years. LANDRUM.—Died, at Antioch depot, Ogle thorpe county, Georgia, November 18, 1875, Mrs. Sarah E. Landrum, wife of F. M. Landrum, and grand-danghter of Rev. Geo. Lumpkin, de ceased, in the forty-third year of her age. Du ring a married life of nearly 20 years, she faith fully discharged all the duties of wife and moth er. She possessed in a remarkable degree the qualities of gentleness and pationco -ever that ornament of a moeli and quiot spirit which is iu the sight of God of great price. Baptized at Antioch church in August, 1852, she retained her membership t lore to the end, maintaining always an unblemished Christian reputation Though, to her friends, her death was sudden, she had been long anticipating it, and it was her privilege to testify in her last, moments that all was well with her. “Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints.” M. Dr. Pierce’s Pleasant Purgative Pellets are so compounded from conceutrated principles, ex tracted from roots and herbs, as to combine iu each small granule, scarcely larger than a mus tard seed, as much cathartic power, as is con tained in any larger pills for sale iu drug stores. They are not only pleasaut to take, but thoir op eration is easy—unattended with any griping paiu. They operate without producing any con stitutional disturbance. Unliko other cathartics, they do not render the bowels costive after op eration, hut, on the contrary, they establish a permanently healthy action, living entirely veg etable, no particular caro is required while using them. SSOO Bernard is offered liy tho Proprietor to any one who will detect iu tliose Pellets any cal omel or otlior form of mercury, miuoral poison, or injurious drug. They are sold by druggists. Wo have received from J. R. Root, Seed Grow er, Rockford, 111., his Garden Manual and Seed Catalogue, and tako pleasure iu calling attention to a work of so much value t . every owner of a garden and every lover of flowers. It is filled with practical liintß and instructions derived from a largo experience as a market gardener and a florist, and contains half as much matter as $1 60 works on the subject. It iB sent to ap plicants for 10 cents, which amount is allowed on the flrst order for seods. See advertisement iu another oolumn. It is not the quantity eaten, that givos strength, life, blood and health. It iB the thor ough digestion of the food taken, let it be much or little. Therefore, do not stimulate up the stomach to crave food, but rather assist diges tion after eating, by taking Simmons’ Liver Reg ulator. The Human Hair.—To give it strength and lustre, to improve its texture, to prevent its fall ing out aud quickeu its growth,—iu short, to make it as intended, the crowning personal charm of both sexes—this is the work Burnett's Oocoaine will accomplish, it faithfully used. There is a stimulating property in this prepara tion which groatly assists the growth of the fi bres, at the same time rendering them smooth, silky and elastic me nd 1876. What changes have taken place in that period ? In none have they been more radical than in the treatment of diseases. In the olden time, na ture, prostrate with pain and suffering, was at tacked with the lancet, calomel, blisters, star vation and thirst. AU this was done with hon est intentions but with terrible results. It iB a pleasing fact that the enlightened public of the present day, have discarded such medication. The disorders that sap the powers of life are now expelled by remedial agents that brace up the vital strength, while running its oatiße. The qualities are found iu an eminent degree in Dr. Tijtt’s Vegetable Liver Pills. They have be oome celebrated over a wide extent of the globe as tho safest and gentlest remedial agent ever offered to suffering humanity, and it is not the result of newspaper puffing, but by the great merit of the medicine itself. For Throat Diseases and Affections of the chest. “ Brown’s Bronchial Troches ” are of val ue. For Coughs, Irritation of the Throat caused by cold, or Unusual Exertion of tho vocal organs, in speaking in public, or singing, they produce beneficial results. Yesterday's Mall Bronght three more certificates in favor of “Can aliis ludica,” the great East India remeoy for consumption, bronchitis and asthma : — : Bend me one dozen Ointment and one of Canabis Indica. When Mr. J. W. Fisher brought his wife to me for examination I found her in the incipient stage of tuberculous con sumption. Then it was that I concluded to make a fair trial of Indian Hemp, and now thore is a general demand for those remedies. The oint ment excels everything of its kind I ever saw or tried. Fraternally yours. P. A. Siffoed, 31. D. China Grove, Rowan, N. C, N- B.—This remedy speaks for itself. One bottle will satisfy the most, skeptical. Ask your Druggist to get. it. $2 50 per bottle, or three bottles for $6 50. Pills and Ointment $1 25 each. As these are imported remedies we do not commission them, but will make cash agents ev erywhere. Address Craddock & Cos., 1032 Race Street, Philadelphia. THE FAVORITE HOME REMEDY.; rpHIB uiirivalodHoiuhorn Remedy ih warranted A not, to contain a single drop of Mercury, or any injurious mineral substance, but is Purely Vegetable, containing those Southern Roots and Herbs which an all-wise Providence has placed in coun tries where Liver Diseases most prevail. It will cure all Diseases caused by Derangement of the Liver and Bowels. Himmons’ Li verfßegulator, or Medicine, is emi nently a Family Medicine ; and by being kept ready for immediate resort will save many an hour of suffering, and many a dollar in time and doct ora’ bills. After over Forty Years trial ft is still receiv ing the most unqualified testimonials to its vir tues from persons of tho highest character and respectability. Eminent physicians commend it as tho most Effectual Specific for Constipation, Headache. Pain iu the Shoulders, Dizziness, Sour Stomach, bad tasto in the mouth, billions attacks. Palpitation of the Heart, Pain in the re gion of the Kidneys, despondency, gloom and forebodings of evil, all of which' are the off spring of a diseased Liver. Fon Dyspepsia on Indigestion. —Armed with this Antidote, all climates and changes of water and food may be faced without fear. Asa Rem edy in Malarious fevers, Bowel Complaints, Rest lessness, Jaundice, Nausea, it hah no equal. It is the Cheapest, Purest and Best Family Medi cine in the World ! Manufactured only by J. H. ZEILLIN A CO., Macon, Ga., and Philadelphia. Price SI.OO. Sold by all Druggists. jan2o.ly. EDWARD J. EVANS & CO , Nurserymen and Seedsmen, YORK, PENN. Flower and Grass “Uj Seeds, Seed Carn, Seed Pota toes, Seed Wheats, Tree and Hedge Seeds, etc. Bulbs of all kinds, for Spring and Fall planting. Standard and Dwarf Fruit Trees, Grapes and Small Fruits, Evergreons, Ornamental Troes and Shrubs, Roses, Hedge Plants, etc. Enclose stamp tor pricelist; 26 centttffor full descriptive catalogue, jan2o.tf Root’s Garden Manual IS filled with topics of interest to every owner of a garden—is painted, practical aiul thorough, and contains ono-half as much as $1.50 books on the subject. Gardeners throughout the country commend its practical labor-saving methods as' invaluable to them. iSont lor 10 cents, which will be allowed on jhe first order for seeds. Address J. B. ROOT. Seed Grower, jangQ-tf Rockford, Illinois. AGENSS WANTED FOR THE WONDERFUL CAREER OF Moody & Sankev, in Great Britain and America. By an Eminent Divine. Has over 600 pages and 20 illustrations. Price $2. Best book to sell. No other com plete. 300 agents made first month. Selling bv the thousands. Address H. S. GOODSPEED A CO., 14 Barclay street. New York. jan2o.3m mnv i fl I Bon<J one I)ollar ! and get tho T H I fl \ I ELTON REVIEW for 12 I I ff H i| ' months, containing a weeklv * LHIIIU • summarv of “Texas News.” Address E. W. Davenport & Cos , Belton, Texas. jan2o.tf 116 Forges for Plantations. NO bolts or bellows. Will weld 3 inch iron. Send 3 cent stamp for catalogue to Empire Portable Force Cos., Troy, New York. jau2o.ly Inspector of Fertilizers. 717111, undcra'guoil having been commissioned X by His Exoollency, Gov. James M. Smith, as Inspector or Fertilizers for the port of At lanta, would beg leave to state that all fertili zers oonsiguod to bis territory will have prompt attention. Address as below, JAMES S. LAWTON, , . care FraukUn Printing House. dec23-tf Drawer No. 24, Atlanta, Ga. Croeer Theological Seminary, Upland, Pa. 14 milos from Philadelphia. Com modious buildings, furnished rooms, choice li brary, lull oorps of instructors, course of extra leoturee *r Tuition, room rent and fuel free. Address the President. novlß.lv The Toll Gate! Pnze Picture sent free 1 An ingenious gem 1 50 objects to find ! Address, with stanm E C ABBEY, Buffalo, New York? jiSnldy A GENTS, the greatest chance of the age. Address, with stamp. National Copving Cos. I Atlaut, Ga. no'vlß.Bm ’ INDEX AND BAPTIST. A RELIGIOUS and FAMILY JOURNAL. SB.OO PER ANNUM, IN ADVANCE I— , - JAS. P. HARRISOK & CO., Proprietors. Rev. D. E. BUTLER President. A. K. SEA GO, Esq .1 Directors. JAS. P. HARRISON.— Secretary and Treasurer. Advertising Rates t Space 1 wk. 2 was. 8 wka 4 wka! 8 in. I 6m. i ye ai lsq.. $2 00 *3 80 $4 20 $6 10 ! sl2 601 s2l 60 $36 00 2sq.. 860 540 720 870 j2l 60l 36 00 60 00 3 sq.. i 510 780 10 20 12 30 1 30 00 50 00 80 00 1 811.. 660 960 13 20 15 60 88 40 64 80 100 00 5 sq.. j 780 12 00 15 60 20 50146 80 79 20 120 00 6q.- 1 9 ?-) 13 75 18 60 22 SO 165 20 93 GO 137 50 FIFTY INSEIVnONS A YEAR. Eight Jinee make one square. Large cuts and heavy lettering double price. All transient advertisement* mast be paid in ad vance; regular advertisers quarterly. Hnecial Notices 80 cents a line; by hail year 15ets • y the year ten cents. Religious Notices re lating to local interest 15 cents per line each insertion. This is the organ of a Baptist constituency of up wards of 250,000. Its advantages as an advertising medium are unquestioned. Only a few columns are allowed to strictly first-class advertisers, and only tho.se willing to pay our rates. Remittances at the risk of party sending the monev. Hollins Institute, Virginia. YOUNG ladies preparing to enter this school for the ensuing half-session should be present on the 20th February. The charge for Iloard and Tuition, exclusive of ornamentals, is 8112.50. The school is largely attended from many dif ferent States, its facilities are ample and of high order, and its internal associations attractive and truly refining. Apply to the Superintendent, at Botetourt Springs, Va. janlS.St CHAB. L. COOKE, Supt. Gainesville College. For 3lai.es and Females. BOABD OF TEACHERS FOR 1876—Rev. W. C. Wilkes, A.31., President and Professor of Mathematics; Rev. T. P. Cleveland, A M., Prof fessor of Languages; Miss S.S. Candler, Instruc tress in Higher English; 31rs. M. A. Wilkes, Aca demic Department; Miss L. 31. Wilkes, Primary Department; 3liss M.liosa Wilkes,Music Depart ment; 3lrs. B. A Harper, Ornamental Depart ment. The Spring Session will begin January 31st. 751 to $56 will pay for board, washing, fuel and tuition for Spring Session to April 21st.; the same amount for Summer Session, ending July 12th. It is believed that the health, water and so ciety of our city, aud the experience and schol arship of the Faculty, aro not excelled in Geor gia. Wo arejdetei mined to give yon the worth of your money. Try us. Send to any member of the Faculty for a Catalogue. Gainesville', Ga., Jan. 10th. 1876. 4t Southern Masonic Female College. SI3HE SPRING TERM of this Institution opens JL Wednesday, January 12th, 1876. Accom modating terms for board, etc., can be had on application to the undersigned. J. N. BRADSHAW, President. jans.3t Glendale Female College, FIFTEEN miles north uf Cincinnati. The twenty-Hecond collegiate year of this well known and established Institution commenced September 21. It appeals to its past success, its admirable location, and the recommendation of those who know it best, as its guarantee to tho public for the future. Madame Caroline Hive, with highly cultivated .associates, will continue to conduct the Musical Department. For Catalogues and information, address, an heretofore, KEY. L. I>. POTTER, R.R.. President, Glendale, Hamilton county, Ohio. n0v25.3m FOR CATALOGIfEtf. jan.tf are the host tho world produces. They are planted by a million people in America, and the reßultis beautiful Flowers and splendid Vegeta bles. A Prised Catalogue sent free to ell who inclose the postage—a 2 cent stamp. Vick’s Floral Guide. Quarterly, 25 cents a year. Vick's Flower and Vegetable Garden, 35 cents; with cloth covers 65 cents. Address JAMES VICK, Rochester, N. Y. declS.etwtf Cold Rings! TTEMmUplslttsoliA 18 karat Gold Kng'igemeiit or Wedding ft Ringby mail <at our risk) to any sddrvv? on receipt cfprice. Prices vary scoordiug to site aud width at $3 t>s, $6 50, $lO, sl2 and $1& each. In ordering measure the largest joint of tho Unger you desire fitted with & narrow piece of stiff paper. Wo cngrure any name, motto or date free of charge. Monev may bo sent safely in a registered letter. BARNES & BRO., Jewel ers Ti 4 Main Su, Louisville, Kj. novll.ly comMunionseTs. OF the moet Beautiful Designs richly finish ed in Electro Silver Plate, which we guar antee to wear for years. Prices ten to forty dollars per set. Illustrations, with prices, sent free. MANNING, ROBINSON & CO.. Manu facturers, 64 Fountain Square, Cincinnati, O. u0v13.13t A New Commentary. Critical, explanatory and practical, ou the Old and New Testamenis by Jamieson, Fausset and Brown. The best Biblical Scholars pronounce it tho most practical, suggestive and popular com mentary yet published. It is endorsed by Dra. Spalding. Warren and Shaver. - NATIONAL PUBLISHING COMPANY. Pub lishers Atlanta, Ga. J. T. Duke, Local agent, At lanta, Gainesvile, Newnan and LaGrange, Ga. A.K.SEAGOr Established in bnsiness at Atlanta, Georgia, more than twenty-two years ago, would most re spectfully request the patronage of the readers of The Index. His stock of groceries and Western products always large; prices as low as the lowest. One per cent off to ministers buying for oash. sept23-l.v Apple Trees and Crape Vines. ASSORTMENT and WELL GROWN, for sale Cheap. Send for Price last to W. K. NELSON, Proprietors Georgia Nursery, Augusta, Ga. octlC.4m BOOKS, PERIODICALS, Etc. £J THE hoir£? 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Bl’ SALLY ROCHESTER FORD, Author of “ Grace Truman.” O AID by all to be far in advance of its prede t ' cessor iu the advocacy of Bible Baptism and Communion. Price $1 .VO. THE BAIUSTS: Who They are, and wliat They have Done. A Memorial Series. RY REV. GEORGE B. TAYLOR, D.D. For the Centennial. Price 20 cents. NOTES ON JOHN. BY J. CAMPER GRAY. Especially adapted to the study of the Inter national Sunday school lessons for the remain der of thisyear, Convenient at all times for the pastor’s study and the Sunday-school teacher. Price 73 cents. These are published by the American Baptist Publication Society, and kept by their Sunday school missionary and business agent. Sent be mail ou receipt of price. Address BUT. E. 11. FISH, No. 52 Whitehall Btreet, Atlanta, Ga. sept2.tf THE NEW SONG BOOK PREPARED FOR MESSRS. MOODY AND SANKEY’S SPECIAL SERVICES. “ Gospel Hymns and Sacred Song?.” Bv P. P. Buss and Ira D. Sankev. Is issued in the following styles . One 22m0. Words only, paper covers. 5 cts. One Bvo. Words and 3lusic do.. .25 cts. There are finer editions of each stv le: One of ! Words only at 10 cents: of Words and Music, j 80 cents, 50 cents, 75 cents, and 81.25. These books are for sale by Booksellers all I over tho country; or orders may be sent to either 1 of tho publishers. JOHN CHURCH & CO., Cincinnati. BIGLOW & MAIN, New York. janl3.4t ot The National Sunday Softool Teacher, M. C. HAZARD, Editor. The Pioneer Sunday School Magazine. Undcnomination:!, Kvancelicnl. Best Contributions, Best Lessons, Best Editorials. *1.50 per year. No S. S. Magazine so popular. Specimen Copy sent FREE on application to Adams, Elackmer, & l.jon I*us. Cos., Chicago. n0v25.10t t GENTS WANTED FOR A THE liee and labors op LIVINoSTONE: INCLUDING HIS LAST JOURNALS. The only complete history of his thirty years travels in Africa. Vividly portraying his many thrilling adventures and the wonders and wealth of that marvelous country. 805 pages—loo rare illustrations. 12,000 copies sold in first seven weeks. For terms and par ticulars, address National Publishing Cos., 7 and 9 Marietta street, Atlanta, Ga. novlß.6m A NEW BOOK ON MOODY and SANKEY And their Work on Both Sides of the Sea. By an eminent Chicago Divine, a neighbor of Mr. Sloody for three years, ami an eye-witness of, and participant in his great revival meetings in England. Indo'sed ami approved bv eminent Christians. Says President Fowler, of the Northwestern University: “ MavG dgrant this book a million readers, and many converts to Christ." Send for circulars to P. £>. RANDALL A CO., 38 West Fourth street. Cincinnati, Ohio, dec23.l3t HEARTH AND HOME AND “THE WEEKLY GRAPHIC.” Tho largest, cheapest, and beet Illustrated Newspaper, the weekly addition of the only daily illustrated paper in the world, and the model home paper of America. Twelve large pagee ; beautiful illustrations ; a magnificent two-page steel reproduction of a celebrated picture ; serial and short stories ; fashions , news ; travels; etc,, in every number. Only 82,50 per year. Costly and useful premiums given to clubs. The largest cash commission to agents of any paper, Write for specimen. THE GRAPHIC COMPANY, dec23.4t] 35-41, Park Plaoe, New York. d6 7 7 to Male and Female AgcntN W * * in their locality. Coets NOTHING to try it. Particulars free. P. 0., Vickbry A Cos. Augusta, Maine septl6.6m C o tf O O P or d V v T home. Terms free, H J)4 U Address Stinson A Cos., Portland, Me. may2B-ly BOOKS, PERIODICALS. Etc. Southern Baptist Publication Society NEW BOOKS. Sent by Mail at the following price*: Church Members' Hand-Book of Theology, just out; every Christian ought to have it... $1 50 Baptist Psalmist, with musid shaped notes, doth,sl.oo; without music 35 Little Beraph, shaped notes, thousands sell ing 35 Gospel Songs, new and splendid 35 Middle Life, exposing spiritism 75 Slissiles of Truth, bv Dr, Gardener 1 00 Communion, by Dr. Gardener 1 00 Evangel Wiseman, by Mrs. Ford 1 75 Southern Psalmist, arabesque 1 10 Subscription Bible from $6 00 to 20 00 UStWe also publish nearly all the old Works ev er brought out in tne South. Wo have also published a full line of all Sunday-School Books owned by the Southern Baptist Convention em bracing Liibrares, Question Books eto.7 Arrangements made with all Leading Houses and Societies to furnish any religious book at publishers' prices, We call the attention of authors and others to the fact that we are doing BOOK AND JOB WORK AT NORTHERN PRICES. As by the terms of our charter all money made by the So ciety must be converted into " Baptist books, I humbly ask for the patronage of the South. Our business reached $25, 000.00 the first year: help us to double it this year. Give while living, or dying, leave something for the Benevolent Department every cent which will be donated to poor Sunday-school ministers, etc. Agents wan ted who are able to pay cash. W. D. MAYFIELD, jun2s-ly 367 Main street, Memph Tenn. “KIND WORDS.” Published at Macon, Ga., by the Home Mis sion Board of the Southern Baptist Convention, S. Boykin, editor. Terms, including, postage! which has to be prepaid at the office of publica tion : Weekly—single copy, $1.10; ten or more, each, 63 cents. Semi-Monthly —single copy, 75 cents; ten or more, each, 33 cents. Monthly— single copy, 50 cents ; ten or more, each, 16 cents. Premiums—A splendid Organ, worth $215.00, will be given to the school sending the most money, subscriptions or renewals, in pro- Eortion to number of the scholars, by Decem er next. A magnificient Communion Set, (five pieces.) worth $40.00, will be given to schools sending largest sums, renewals or new subscrip tion, by November next. A splendid Bible, 820.00 : Pulpit Bible. $15.00 ; Family Bible, $lO.- 00; Family Bible, $8.00; Family Bible, $5.00, (or same value of library or singing books,) to the next five schools sending the largest amount by November. Address simply KIND WORDS, 3tacou, Ga. aug26-3m Agents r o ?"the Crand New Book. PrESENTCO?' FLICT Of SCIENCE With RELIGION; or MODERN SCEPTICISM met on its OWN GROUND The grandest theme and mont vital question of the day. By the author of “Science and the Bi ble.” Every man, woman and child wants to read it. 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